Biodegradable wipe utilizing bio-based lubricant comprising refined soybean oil
AssigneeThe Hoover Company
InventorCathy Horton
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Abstract
The present invention generally relates to a biodegradable lubricating wipe, such as wet wipes. The wet wipes typically being fibrous sheet materials, pre-moistened with a solution for improved lubrication and/or protection of an area. In one embodiment the solution is comprised of a bio-based lubricant, a bio-based solvent and water. In one embodiment, the solution is comprised of mineral spirits and refined soybean oil. In another embodiment the solution is comprised of soy methyl ester and refined soybean oil. In yet another embodiment, the fibrous sheet material of the invention is biodegradable and the solution portion breaks down into a vaporizing component and a biodegradable carrier portion.
Claims22
A wet wipe comprising:
- a fibrous sheet material;
- and
- a solution comprising a first portion and a second portion,
- wherein the first portion is a solvent derived from agricultural crops and selected from soy methyl ester, one or more lactate esters, ethyl lactate, or suitable combinations thereof, and the second portion is refined soybean oil, and wherein the fibrous sheet material is at least about 50 percent by weight biodegradable or compostable.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.